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Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship Application

The Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship (LTMS) honors Linda Thompson, who was a vital part of the Destination Management Company (DMC) profession and event industry. She was an owner of Cappa and Graham, Inc. in San Francisco, CA and a vital part of the DMC Network.  Linda dedicated herself to mentoring young professionals and raising the level of excellence in the DMC industry.

Submission Deadline
Midnight EST 1 November 2023

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Submit your CV / resume.

Guidelines
File Name: CV Resume - Your Last Name
Language: English
Format: PDF

20MB max

Submit a letter of recommendation from either a college / university professor or a professional in the event industry that verifies applicant's:

  • Commitment and ability to complete the educational program.
  • Experience in the event management industry, whether volunteer or paid
  • Aptitude to deal with the demands of the Destination Management profession

Guidelines
File Name: Letter of Recommendation - Your Last Name
Language: English
Format: PDF

20MB max

Attach an essay (minimum 250 words) that gives us a sense of who you are by covering the following topics:

  • Interest in and/or knowledge of the Destination Management  / Event Management industry
  • Focus of your studies and goals
  • Details of your volunteer and extra-curricular activities
  • How receiving this scholarship will help you achieve your stated goals
  • A recent event you attended and what enhancement(s) you could implement to make it more special.

Guidelines
File Name: Essay - Your Last Name
Language: English
Format: PDF

20MB max

Please accept my application and supporting documents for consideration for the Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship.  I certify that my submission is true and accurate.

Provide a 45 - 60 second video introducing yourself and sharing why you want to work in the Destination Management industry.  If your file is over 20MB, you can email it to admei@admei.org.  Please include "2023 LTMS - Your Name" in the subject line.

20MB max
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